Directional Terms Flashcards by Trevor Cunningham

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What is Superior?

A

Above (or toward the head)

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What is Inferior?

A

Below (or toward the feet)

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What is Distal

A

Farther from the trunk or origin

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What is Proximal?

A

Closer to the trunk or origin

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What is Superficial?

A

Toward or on the surface

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What is Deep (Internal)?

A

Away from the surface

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What is Anterior (Ventral)?

A

Toward the front (or toward the belly)

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What is Posterior (Dorsal)?

A

Toward the rear (or toward the back)

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What is Medial?

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Toward the midline

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What is Lateral?

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Toward the side

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